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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306003908
Report Date: 07/21/2026
Date Signed: 07/21/2026 11:29:48 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:HERITAGE BOARD & CARE #3FACILITY NUMBER:
306003908
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARILEE CRUZFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:2900 E. 7TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(562) 900-6261
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90804
CAPACITY: 18CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:02 AM
MET WITH:Ferdinand Corino TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:37 AM
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On July 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Ferdinand Carino, House Manager and Mary Cruz, Administrator and explained the purpose of today's visit. The facility is licensed to operate for (18) mentally disabled adults ages 18-59.

The facility is a one-story structure located in a commercial neighborhood. It consists of the following: (11) client's rooms and (1) restroom, (1) activity room, (1) dining area, (1) kitchen, (1) staff room, (1) staff restroom, and covered gazebo.

LPA toured the physical plant with Carino. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in satisfactory condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. The rooms were inspected. Bathrooms were operational, with water temperatures measured at 105.0 °F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility at 78 degrees F.

LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharp objects were kept out of clients' reach. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was available and maintained properly. Fire extinguishers were charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. A review of the Fire Drill conducted on June 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The facility has a current Emergency and Disaster Plan reviewed and updated May 28, 2024.

(Evaluation Report continues on LIC 809-C)

Janae Hammond
Ernand Dabuet
DATE: 07/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: HERITAGE BOARD & CARE #3
FACILITY NUMBER: 306003908
VISIT DATE: 07/21/2026
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A working landline phone is available at the office. Surveillance cameras in common areas are operational.

The Medication Administration Records (MAR) was reviewed and found to be maintained in order and accurate. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices, including screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents and sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. All mandated inspection control posters were posted including Activities and Food calendars.

The LPA conducted an audit of client service files for clients #1 through #6 (C1-C6) and personnel files for staff #1 through #4 (S1-S4). All files were organized and complete. Additionally, an audit of the clients' Personal & Incidental (P&I) funds showed that transactions were properly documented, with each transaction signed by the client on the LIC 408 form.

The facility has a current Administrator Certificate for Marilee Cruz (License #7033562735), whose certification expires on 10/09/27 and Kalvin Cruz (License #607458735) certification expires 01/07/27. The facility is also up to date on its annual dues with Community Care Licensing (CCL). Furthermore, the facility maintains the current Commercial Liability Insurance Coverage Policy #G8A2CP0000092-02 valid 11/21/25 - 11/21/26.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit.

An exit interview was conducted with Mary Cruz, and a copy of the report was provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Janae Hammond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ernand Dabuet
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2026
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